Billie Sue Cusati

Billie Sue Cusati obituary, Rutherford, NJ

Billie Sue Cusati

Billie Cusati Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Calhoun - Mania Funeral Home on Jul. 6, 2025.
Billie Sue Cusati, aged 85, of Rutherford passed away on July 5, 2025, in Hackensack, NJ. Born on July 29, 1939, in Falls Church, Virginia.
Billie had a fulfilling career in Human Resources at A&S and Macy's Department Store in Secaucus, NJ, where she was respected for her dedication and warmth. Her personal life was filled with joy as she was an avid reader of mystery novels and enjoyed listening to country music legends Willie Nelson and George Jones. She cherished the time spent with Joe and Tina's dog, GiGi; her grandchildren, Amy and Charles and great-grandson, Tyce. She was so happy and proud to have recently watched Tyce graduate from high school in Florida.
Her hobbies included baking cookies and banana bread, and she never missed an episode of Wheel of Fortune or Jeopardy. Billie's love for cleanliness was well known among her family and friends.
She is survived by her children, Joseph and his wife Tina, and Denise Weaver; grandchildren Amy and Charles; and great-grandchild Tyce. She also leaves behind her siblings, Ellen Timmreck and Tommie Manley. Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Cusati; parents, Andrew Vance and Rita (nee Hoilman); siblings, Betty Potter, Jeanie Jewell, Max Muffley and Frank Neal.

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